Microbiology Technician III - Ireland - Viatris Company

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Microbiology Technician III

Apply locations Inverin, County Galway, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R Mylan Teoranta

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We do so via: Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician III will be responsible for the day to day microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process, finished product and stability product samples and completing the relevant GMP documentation. This position will also include report writing, investigation work and review of raw data/ batch paperwork.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Microbiology Laboratory Technician III role will make an impact:

• Testing of raw materials, in-process & finished products, waters and validation samples for bioburden using membrane filtration or direct method.
• Testing of raw materials, in-process & finished products, waters, validation samples and components for endotoxin using Gel Clot or Kinetic assays.
• Testing of finished products samples, stability samples and components for sterility.
• Environmental Monitoring of classified areas.
• Growth promotion and sterility testing of media supplied to microbiology laboratory.
• Environmental Monitoring of classified areas.
• Observing and analysing results from environmental and personnel monitoring plates from classified areas
• Observing and analysing results from microbiological tests (Bioburden/Sterility)
• Inspect media fills.
• Assist in review of raw data and batch paperwork as assigned
• Writing and completing reports as assigned
• Completing IR investigations and reports as assigned
• Identification of Microorganisms, Bacteria and Moulds.
• Support the validation programs including process and method validations.
• Assist in the training of new employees when required.
• Participate in projects as assigned by Microbiology Manager/ Team Leader.
• Assist and maintain the microbiology calibration schedule.
• Assist in the documentation of all test method validations.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we're looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a Science related discipline (preferably Microbiology) and 5-7 years' experience within a Microbiology department of a pharmaceutical company.
• Ability to perform Sterility, Bioburden and Endotoxin testing.
• Must possess knowledge of the USP and EP Microbiological requirements.
• Ability to prepare and execute comprehensive investigation reports using Risk Analysis Tools.
• Must possess knowledge and have experience of working within an FDA/IMB regulated facility.
• College level mathematics ability required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel and outlook.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit

A t Viatris, we offer competitive salar ies , benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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